Akvile (AK) Girdauskaite
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional with strong background in executive support, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Petros Pace Finance
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Organized events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees, ensuring smooth transition into company culture and workflow.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
Executive Assistant
Ladera Capital Partners
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Restaurant Manager
Catalyst Cafe
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Responsible for booking, staffing and executing large offsite catering events.
Event and Sales Manager
Liquid Art House
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Created and sustained productive relationships and negotiated
contracts with companies, guests and vendors. - Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Supervised on and off-site preparation of set up and service utilizing a banquet event order and timeline.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Created weekly, monthly and yearly programs, which drive sales and provided unique experiences for guests.
- Maintained well-documented, accurate, organized and up to date file system to work efficiently and utilized history to encourage repeat business.
Account Manager
Greater Media Boston
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
- Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
- Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
- Set clear sales goals to identify activities and behaviors to advance sales process and close deals.
- Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention.
- Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
Account Manager
Barton Associates
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained central database of key contacts, risk ratings, financial impact and key issues.
- Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
- Organized joint sales calls with current customers and outside vendors.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
- Created terms for new and repeat customer business transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Plymouth State University
Plymouth05-2012
Skills
- Executive support
- Office management
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Meeting planning
- Staff management
Personal Information
Title: Executive Assistant
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Petros Pace Finance
01.2024 - 03.2025
Executive Assistant
Ladera Capital Partners
12.2019 - 01.2024
Restaurant Manager
Catalyst Cafe
06.2018 - 09.2019
Event and Sales Manager
Liquid Art House
02.2016 - 12.2017
Account Manager
Greater Media Boston
03.2014 - 02.2016
Account Manager
Barton Associates
01.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Plymouth State University
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